Easy Baked Pumpkin Spice Donuts
Easy Baked Pumpkin Spice Donuts are the ultimate autumn treat, filled with warm spices and real pumpkin flavor. These donuts are soft, moist, and perfectly spiced, making them a delicious way to embrace the season.
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup pumpkin puree not pumpkin pie filling
- 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup whole milk or milk of choice
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating Optional
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a donut pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and salt.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, combine pumpkin puree, brown sugar, granulated sugar, milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Fill the Donut Pan: Spoon the batter into a piping bag or zip-top bag with the corner cut off. Pipe the batter evenly into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity about 3/4 full.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into a donut comes out clean. Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Add Coating (Optional): While the donuts are still warm, brush them lightly with melted butter and dip them into the cinnamon sugar mixture.